Digital solution offering vital support for local people with COPD

Thousands of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are able to benefit from a digital scheme launched to provide more support at home.

3 April 2024
Digital solution offering vital support for local people with COPD

Children’s doctor adds head injury advice to free app

A Bristol children’s doctor has added a head injuries care plan to a free app to give parents and carers advice on what to do if their child bumps their head.

26 March 2024
Children’s doctor adds head injury advice to free app

Public urged to use NHS services wisely as the local health and care system moves to its highest level of escalation

Health leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are urging people to use the right NHS services for their needs. The call comes after high levels of attendances at local urgent and emergency care services pushed the health and care system into its highest level of escalation – OPEL 4.

13 March 2024
Public urged to use NHS services wisely as the local health and care system moves to its highest level of escalation

Frailty-ACE service supports elderly frail people at home

A new, integrated approach to supporting older people living with frailty has been launched in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

8 March 2024
Frailty-ACE service supports elderly frail people at home

Maternity services at UHBW continue to be rated as Good

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) maternity services have maintained a rating of Good, following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

8 March 2024
Maternity services at UHBW continue to be rated as Good

Transforming community eating disorders services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Anyone, regardless of their age or background, can develop an eating disorder. Getting help early is one of the most effective ways to support recovery.

29 February 2024
Transforming community eating disorders services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

North Bristol Trust maternity services continue to be rated as Good following inspection

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has maintained its rating of the North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) Maternity Services as Good, following an inspection in November 2023.

19 February 2024
North Bristol Trust maternity services continue to be rated as Good following inspection

Cold weather warning: healthcare leaders urge residents to keep warm and look after those most vulnerable

As the MET office and UKHSA issues a cold weather alert and temperatures drop across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, healthcare leaders are urging residents to stay well by keeping warm and looking out for others.

8 January 2024
Cold weather warning: healthcare leaders urge residents to keep warm and look after those most vulnerable

Panto stars say ‘Stay Well This Winter’ in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Panto stars have joined forces with local healthcare professionals to help people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire stay well this festive season.

13 December 2023
Panto stars say ‘Stay Well This Winter’ in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Brand new GP practice opens in Weston-super-Mare

MP for Weston-super-Mare John Penrose officially opened the new state-of-the-art surgery by cutting a ceremonial ribbon.

11 December 2023
Brand new GP practice opens in Weston-super-Mare

Extra investment in local health services to boost winter capacity and speed up hospital discharge

Health and care partners in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are investing an extra £40m into services to boost capacity and speed up hospital discharge during the challenging winter months.

28 November 2023
Extra investment in local health services to boost winter capacity and speed up hospital discharge

International Men’s Day 2023

Men across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are being encouraged to think about their mental and physical health as part of International Men’s Day (19 November).

17 November 2023
International Men’s Day 2023